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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

The cry of the wolf

by Melvin Burgess

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1990

A young werewolf named Alex struggles with his dual nature and the violent urges that come with it.

Concern Level

50/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Alex experiences some sexual awakening and attraction to another character.

Violence / Gore60

Graphic descriptions of animalistic violence and hunting occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included in the story.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing40

The transformation scenes and primal urges can be unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The story focuses on lycanthropy, not occult practices.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Alex shows courage in facing his internal struggles.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Some familial love is shown, but not central.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The themes do not focus on grace, mercy, or repentance.

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